Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas offers a variety of complimentary services to help Deep East Texas businesses grow and individuals return to the workplace or on a path to a sustainable career.
Employment Events and Job Fairs — Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas hosts job fairs in a 12-county area. Support for event registration, preparation, and participation is available at six workforce centers.
■ Elara Compassionate Employment Event: Wednesday, Dec. 11 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County.
■ TDCJ Recruiting Event: Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County.
■ TDCJ Recruiting Event: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County.
■ Gary job corps recruitment event: Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County.
Pop-up Workforce Centers: To bring services closer to residents in rural areas, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas partners with local organizations to offer pop-up centers. Individuals have access to tools to help them find jobs, improve their skills, advance their careers, and change jobs.
■ Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at the San Augustine Career Center, 1002 Barrett, San Augustine.
■ Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Blanche K. Werner Library, 203 Prospect Dr., Trinity.
■ Thursday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at the San Augustine Career Center, 1002 Barrett, San Augustine.
■ Friday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to noon, J.R. Huffman Public Library, 375 Sabine St., Hemphill.
■ Tuesday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Coldspring Regional Public Library, 14221 Hwy 150 W, Coldspring.
■ Wednesday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m. to noon, Newton County Public Library, 212 High St., Newton.
■ Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1-3 p.m., Marshall’s Tax and Business, 102 High Street, Newton
■ Friday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to noon Broaddus Community Center, 1101 FM 2558 W, Broaddus
■ Monday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurger Lion’s Club Building, 12290 FM 92N, Spurger
■ Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Blanche K. Werner Library, 203 Prospect Dr., Trinity.
■ Thursday, Dec. 19, 1-3 p.m., J.R. Huffman Public Library, 375 Sabine St., Hemphill.
■ Thursday, Dec. 20, 10 a.m. to noon, Alan Shivers Library & Museum, 302 N. Charlton, Woodville.
Free 1-hour in-person workshop at the Workforce Center
Resume Workshop – Enabling participants to create high-quality resumes that highlight relevant skills and experience in an interesting and easy-to-read format.
■ Friday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County.
■ Wednesday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
■ Monday, Dec. 30, 2 p.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County.
Interview Workshop – Helps participants prepare for interviews and practice answering and asking difficult questions.
■ Monday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County.
■ Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
■ Friday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County.
■ Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2 p.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
■ Friday, Dec. 27, 2 p.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
WorkInTexas.com Workshop – Learn about your career interests, how to get the most out of your workintexas.com profile, and how to match job postings that show up as ineligible.
■ Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
■ Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County.
■ Thursday, Dec. 12, 2 p.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
Breaking Through Background Barriers – We provide strategies, resumes, interviews, and other assistance to help people with criminal backgrounds get hired.
■ Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County
■ Thursday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
Get Ready – 1-hour workshop at the Workforce Center
Trustworthiness – Learn how to become a trusted professional, advance your career, and get great recommendations.
■ Friday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County
■ Monday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
■ Wednesday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Houston County
Problem Solving – Identify and implement solutions to problems large and small.
■ Monday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County.
■ Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2 p.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County.
Stay focused – how to organize your life, find hidden moments, eliminate distractions, and overcome procrastination.
■ Friday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Nacogdoches County.
■ Thursday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m. at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Angelina County.
Communication – Breaking down barriers, non-verbal communication and listening skills.
■ Friday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m., Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Polk County
■ Monday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
■ Friday, Dec. 20, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions in Nacogdoches County, Deep East, Texas.
■ Monday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m. Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas – Shelby County
■ Friday, Dec. 27, 10 a.m., at Workforce Solutions in Nacogdoches County, Deep East, Texas.
New 1 hour online workshop
Remaining Intensive Workshop – Tuesday, December 10th, 10am
Breaking Through Barriers Workshop – Tuesday, December 17th and 24th, 10am
Workforce Centers are Open – Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas’ six centers are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Specialists provide job preparation, resume assistance, job search, skills training, paid work experience, and in-person support. Virtual workshops, support services, and more.
■ Angelina County, (936) 639-1351, 210 N. John Redditt Drive, Lufkin.
■ Houston County, (936) 544-7859, 1505 S. 4th Street, Crockett
■ Jasper County, (409) 384-9031, 799 W. Gibson Street, Suite 300, Jasper.
■ Nacogdoches County, (936) 560-1441, 235 N. University Drive, Nacogdoches.
■ Polk County, (936) 327-5421, 1241 W. Church Street, Suite. 300, Livingston
■ Shelby County, (936) 598-2468, 145 Catco Drive, Center
